Ecosystem: our cooperative world

What do we refer to by the term "ecosystem"?

• An ecosystem only relates to animals that live within it

• An ecosystem consists of all the organisms and the physical environment with which they interact

• It is a system created by humans to record animals livin in an area

Which country's ecosystem do you think this picture is from?

• Slovenia

• France

• Greece

What kind of birds do you see in the picture?

This picture is from the Nestos River ecosystem. What kind of animals would you expect to find here?

• fish & amphibians

• wolves & bears

• migratory birds

• reptiles

Would you say that an ancient, archaeological site belongs to an area's ecosystem?

• YES

• NO

Which statement do you think best describes the function of ecosystems?

• Ecosystems operate based on interaction & are affected by activitis of all constituent members

• Ecosystems are independent of human activity and are not affected by it.

• Ecosystems have to do only with animals living in them